Governor Alex Otti and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu Forwarded from Anthony Ogbekile The Government of Abia State is set to hold a grand civic reception in honor of their illustrious son, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who emerged Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives in June. The event scheduled to take place on Thursday,…
Late Akeredolu Forwarded from Anthony Ogbekile The first governor to die in office was Shehu Kangiwa of old Sokoto State. The youthful Kangiwa was a sportsman. He died while playing his favorite sport-Polo, in January 1982. PATRICK YAKOWA It took 30 years for Nigeria to witness another death of a serving governor. In 2012, Governor Patrick…
Late Rotimi Akeredolu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had joined millions of Nigeria in paying tribute to the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu who died yesterday after a protracted battle with cancer. In a heartfelt message delivered through a press release dated December 27, he described the deceased governor as a “brother, confidant and political…
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has said that the state will generate N300 billion of its N521.5 2024 budget through internally generated revenue (IGR). Gov. Mbah made this declaration on Wednesday at the Enugu State House of Assembly as he signed the N521.5 billion Enugu State 2024 budget into law. This is contained in…
The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Revival Movement Church based in Lagos, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, warned his members against bringing stolen money to the altar. Ekweanaedo reports that the man og God addressed the congregation during the conclusion of the two-day retreat themed “Only God can Do This”, held at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. Muoka,…
Neighbor’s of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, in the Jericho area of Ibadan, are still in doubt about the news of his passing away. According to NAN correspondent, who visited the governor’s house at exactly 10:15 a.m., only security personnel manning the house were cited. An aged petty trader in front of the…
Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle revealed the only condition she would go nude in a movie. According to the actress, the movie script justifying the act is the only requirement for her to go nude in a film. She explained that if the nudity was intended for publicity and commercial purposes, she wouldn’t accept it. The…
Four persons on Wednesday sustained various degrees of injuries as fire busted in Fat Noble filling station, an independent oil firm along Old Road, opposite Torikoh, Badagry, Lagos. According to a source, those who sustained injury were quickly rushed to General Hospital in Badagry before the arrival of fire service men. NAN reports that attendants…
Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba, says skit maker, Mark Angel is one of the richest comedians in the nation. He said, “Some people still don’t believe Mark Angel is one of the richest comedians. Until somebody then hears how much YouTube, Facebook pay him every month. You hear someone is making…
In a deeply sorrowful turn of events, it has been confirmed that the esteemed Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tragically passed away. Sources report that the governor breathed his last on Wednesday at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the state. As the news of Governor Akeredolu’s…
